Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS (Minorities) Eligibility Criteria 2026
Qualifying Mark/Percent50% marks in previous class
Target Education LevelsUndergraduate, Postgraduate
Eligible Caste/CategoriesGeneral
Gender LimitAll
Residency/Domicile Requirements
Resident of India belonging to a notified minority community pursuing professional/technical studies
Special Conditions
Restricted to professional/technical courses and notified minorities.
FAQs for Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS (Minorities)
Q.What is the benefit for premier institutes?
Students enrolled in the 85 premier institutes designated by the ministry (like IITs, IIMs, NITs) receive a full reimbursement of actual tuition fees without the ₹20,000 cap.
Q.What is the family income limit?
The annual family income must not exceed ₹2.50 Lakhs per annum.
Q.Can a student apply for both MCM and Post-Matric?
No, a student is eligible to receive only one scholarship at a time. Applying for multiple will lead to rejection.
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